Flying machine



July 12, 1927.

E. G. KlNZlE FLYING MACHINE Filed Oct. 18. 1926 2 Sheets--Sheeil 1 July 12,1927. 1,635,892

l y E. G. KINZIE FLYING MACHINE Filed oct. 18. 1926 2 sheets-sheet 2 a aftyoi magg Patented July 12, 1927.

ELMER GIJENN KINZE, F IlO'GANSPOlII INDIANA.

rLYrNG Machine.

This invention relatesto flying machines, and possesses kindred qualities with aeroplanes comprising propelled planes extended at the sides, and with like machines whereof the wingsma'y be worked up and down for supporting, propelling and directing the apparatus. It may also be properly classed with heavier than air constructions of the so` called?c glider variety, wherein limited or no sufiicient motor power is used.

The object of this invention is the pro'- duction of a machine of the character stated having parts of special construction and arrangement which are be'lievedto` be of the leastexpensive orI complicated design, and whichare especially Vstrong and not kliable to get out oforder. y s i Of the accompanying drawings forming a part of this application, Figure l represents a side View showing all the parts assembled.

Figure is a front view.

y Figure 3 is a top plan View.

Throughout the description` and drawings the saine number is used to refer to the same art. f p C :nsidering the drawings the frame 1 may be of an chosen construction, and is usually provi ed with thelanding gear including the front wheels 2 and 3, and a 30 rear wheel 4. y v

`ThisV invention comprises a pair of wings 5 extending at the sides of the frame 1, V1n the usual manner. As both wings 5 are operated in the same and by like parts, 4a description of the construction and arrangement of theparts for one wing will answer. for both wings. The `wings 5 are not attached directly to the frame 1, but they are connected by the hingemenibers 6 with the topor horizontal portion 7 of ,a

T-bar, 8, the vertical portion orleg of which i is marked 9. The bar isl pivotally connected at the upper part of the: vertical le 9 with the frame 1 by the pivot bolt 10. T e lower end of the vertical leg 9 of the T-har is connected on either side with the frame by the springs 11 and 12. Thus, the leg 9 is held in position elastically by those springs, and if moved from its position in either irection the leg will be returned by the springs into its normal vertical position. A guard 13 attached to the frame limits the swinging movement of the lower end of the leg 9 of the T-bar.

This invention is intended to be operated manually or by any' ldesired. motor means.-

T lie' partsv illustrated". the drawings a'ie designed to be operated power.- l The operating devices include twol levers ll'and in practice providedfat their lower ends with stirrups 16 and 17 so thatthe legs as well as the arms may be used.1v Each lever has a connecting rod 18 pivotally attached thereto, and to an angular lever contritance formed by the' arms' 19 and 2O on a sluitable cross shaft 2l. With the arin20 there piyotally connected` an upwardly extendi'n'g rod 22, and the upper 'end of the rod 22 is attached to the wing`5 near its front edge by meansyof a universal joint 23. It will be' understood that the parts just described as applying to the ,wings are in duplicate,

.one set for each wing 5:. Both sets of parts are shown in Figure 2.' In `addition tothe operating members as stated, each wing is connected towardsits rearedge by means of the springs 2li and 25 with the frame 1.'

The springs 245` yand 25 are shown .in FigureiQ-x p .m

`As illustrated"in Figurey 3, thetopy of the frame 1j from frontto rear lis covered with a concave `sheet o'f aluminum or vother light material .between the wings,` and this top acts as a" supporting planewh'en the invention is in flight. l

At the rear cift'lie frame `1 is mounteda tail plane`26, operated yby cords 2"( andr 28 and the ,hand lever 29 asshown in Figure 1.

The" tail plane may be of any selected sirey o'r form, and this invention is not limited" to afi'iy special .mechanism for its operation. The function oit' the tail plane is to raise or lowerthe rear of the `frame and correspond- `in'gly to direct its descent or ascent.

`n the operation of this invention, it is to' be borne in `,mind that `thesprings 2etand V25' connecting the rear o'f'the wings and the frame,gare given suchgstrength as toj hold the wings substantially horizontal during the Hight. `'I`l'1`e1e`fo're, Vwhen the" leyers 14. and 15 are operated the wings are raised against theforce of the springs, but with the effect of the air as the frame tends to descend, and the springs aid the drawing of the wings downwardly. It has been eX- plained that the rods 22 act upon the wings 5 near their front edges, and a downward pull upon the rods will tilt the wings by reason of their support upon the pivoted T-bar 8. Thus, when being worked up and down the wings assume an inclined position from front to rear.- Air is thijs' shed by the wings and thrown by them downwardly and rearwardly, and the whole is propelled in a forward direction. It is believed to bc clear that by operating one wing by itscll, the machine may be turned to either side. When constructed for use as a glider the operating devices materially aid the lengt-h of time the invention will bc sustained in the air, and the steering is most conveniently accomplished.

It desired there may be provided means by which the wings may be adjusted upon the portion 7 of the T-bar 8 either towards the front or rear of the frame l, giving more or less tilt or inclination of the wings during the operation.

This invention is not limited to any mate rial, size or particular formation of the parts mentioned, which may be obviously varied in many ways within the purview of this invention.

Having now described this invention, and explained the mode ot ils operation, what I claim is 1. In a flying machine of the character described, the combination with a frame, of a T-bar having a vertical portion and a. horizontal portion, the said bar being pivotally connected with the said frame, springs attached to the frame and yto the lower end of the vertical portion of the T-bar to hold the same elastically in place, wings secured to the bar pivotally and in adjustable relation thereto, means for workingv the wings up and down, a tail plane mounted at the rear of the said trame, and means for actuating the tail plane.

2. In a flying machine of the character described, the combination with a frame, of a T-bar pivotally connected with the frame, springs attached to the frame and bar for holding the vertical leg of the bar elastically .in position, means for limiting thc movement oit the said leg of the bar, wings secured pivotally and in adjustable relation to the top oi' the said T-bar, means for working the wings up and down, a tail plane mounted at the rear end ol the said frame, and means `tor controlling the said tail plane. y

3. In a flying machine of the character described, the combination with a frame, ot

a T-bar having a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the said bar being pivotally connected with the said trame, springs attached to the frame and to the vertical portion of the T-bar to hold the same elastically iuplace, wings secured pivotally to the said bar, springs connected with the said frame Aand with the wings `for holding the wings substantially horizontally in flight, means tor working the wings up and down against and with the force of the said springs, a tail. plane mounted at the rear of the said frame, and means for operating the said tail plane.

4. In a flying machine of the character described, the combination with a frame. of a T-bar having a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, said bar being pivotally connected with the said frame, springs attached to the trame and to the vertical po1= tion of the bar to hold the same elastically in place, the said plane having a. cover attached to the said frame and forming a plane extending lengthwise with respect to the frame between the wings, springs connected with the frame and with the wings for holding the wings substantially horizontal in flight, means for tilting the said wings independently of each other, a tail plane mounted at the rear of the said frame, and means for actuating the said tail plane.

5. In a flying machine of the character described, the combination with a frame, of a T-bar having a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, said bar being pivotally connected with the said frame, springs attached to the frame and to the vertical portion of the T-bar to hold the bar elast-ically in place, wings secured pivotally to the said bar, springs connected with the said frame ,and with the rear portions of the wings for holding the wings substantially horizontally in ilight, means for working the front portions of the wings up and down against and with the 'torce of the said springs, the said working means being adapted to rock the said T-bar and incline the wings independently upwardly from front to rear as the said wings are worked whereby the whole is propelled in a forward direction.

In testimony whereof I allix my si gnature.

ELMER GLENN KINZIE. 

